Archives for July 2014

I do not want to be the most powerful Who wields power like a sword Killing the helpless and stepping on the poor Making all efforts to remain in power,hook or crook. Who do I want to be? I do not want to be the richest With innumerable mansions and cars Whose wealth is stacked […]

So, you must have observed that the topic, ‘What Do I Eat?’, is a bit awkward, or even ridiculous. You might have even thought, “What the hell is my business with what he eats? If he is hungry, let him go and get food! Does he not have better things to write other than this […]

This incident actually occurred several months ago. I have not had chance to narrate the story ever since. Even now, I still do not have the luxury to compose a very befitting story about it. Nevertheless, since the the matter was aroused again while chatting with some friends last evening, I shall narrate it for […]

FOREWORD Once in a while, I will be making some of my writings in Yoruba language. Of a truth, I have not made any writings in my native language for the past one year. That’s not good enough. The efforts of my Yoruba teachers must not be in vain. More importantly, the dignity of my […]

[*To those whose lives were truncated in Nyanya bomb blast and other such gory incidents*] The radiant Nature’s morning smile And cloud’s chilly early spittles That make the seas sprawl on all leaves You are both signs of a new dawn The beginning of hopeful end Hearken and bring me good fortune He prayed, then […]

First published on wordsrhymesandrhythm.wordpress.com on March 10, 2014 Written by: Omoya Yinka Simult Study we must tonight For an exam looms on the morrow Forget about using the electric light Because currents in the nation seldom flow So, we buy a white candle In the room, the candle we kindle How well! We may now […]

By Omoya Yinka Simult “Many people have given plausible reasons for the thriving corruption in Nigeria. One of such was the late renowned novelist, Chinua Achebe, who, in 1983, wrote a book entitled “The Trouble with Nigeria”. In the book, Achebe largely blamed the plight of the country on leadership failures. He had this to […]

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